NIEHS Worker Training Program’s SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44 Clinical Trial Not Allowed)
ID: 358912Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institutes of Health (HHS-NIH11)

Eligible Applicants

Small Businesses

Funding Category

Health

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/358912
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is offering a funding opportunity through the NIEHS Worker Training Program for small businesses to develop Technology-Enhanced Training Products aimed at improving health and safety training for hazardous materials (HAZMAT) workers and emergency responders. This initiative seeks applications for the SBIR E-Learning for HAZMAT and Emergency Response (R43/R44), focusing on innovative training solutions such as online courses, augmented reality, and serious gaming to enhance the training experience. The program is crucial for equipping workers with the necessary skills to protect themselves and their communities from hazardous materials exposure, with an estimated total funding of $688,000 available for approximately six awards. Interested applicants can reach out to Sharon D. Beard at NIEHS via email at beard1@niehs.nih.gov or by phone at 984-287-3237, with applications due by November 20, 2025, and anticipated awards announced by June 1, 2026.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Sharon D. Beard NIEHS
    (984) 287-3237
    beard1@niehs.nih.gov
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